Unit 1 - Selective Enrollment
What are the Three steps of the Selective Enrollment Process?
Ranking, Testing, and Acceptance
What are 2 differences between a choice school application and a selective enrollment school application?
Acceptable answers:
Non-Selective enrollment application
Different Cut-off scores/rubrics
Additional Requirements
What is a benefit of joining a club in High School?
Acceptable Responses:
Make new friends
Explore your interests
Connect with people of similar backgrounds
Name a service that Evergreen Learning provides
Acceptable Answers:
Homework Help
Outside of classroom enrichment activities
Selective enrollment test prep
What is the maximum number of schools you can rank on your selective enrollment application?
6 schools
What is 1 benefit of choice school applications?
Acceptable Answers:
Less Stress
More focused HS experience
What can you do at an open house?
Acceptable Answers:
Explore a high school campus
Get a feel for the learning and social environment
Ask questions - VERY IMPORTANT
What are 2 areas the OST CYC program does interactive lessons/club activities in?
Acceptable Answers:
STEAM
HEALTH AND WELLNESS
ACADEMIC SUPPORT
COLLEGE AND CAREER READINESS
What is the date selective enrollment applications closed this year?
Nov 22, 2023
What type of program has a special requirement/different Rubric
Arts Program
Why are open houses important?
Acceptable answers:
the only time to ask direct questions
information outside of rankings and websites
you can talk to student representatives
Name the areas that Chicago Youth Centers offers family guidance in.
Selective Enrollment Counseling
College scholarship and financial aid advice
What are two factors that affect your selective enrollment score?
Grades, Selective enrollment exam score
Also acceptable - 30% policy, tier system
Which application can you be waitlisted for?
Choice School application
Selective Enrollment application
Choice School application
Where can you find the Open House calendar for CPS high schools?
Online at GoCPS
How can you sign up to get tutored at Evergreen Learning?
Fill out the online form on their website https://evergreenlearningchicago.carrd.co/
What are the four areas that are tested on the selective enrollment exam?
Reading Comprehension, Vocabulary, Grammar, and Math Word Problems
Name 2 choice programs
Acceptable Answers:
IB Choice Programs
ARTS Choice Programs
HONORS Choice Programs
Health Sciences Choice Programs
Law and Public Safety Choice Programs
What is the Freshman Science class at Whitney Young?
How can you find the closest Chicago Youth Center near you?
Using the map on the CYC website. https://www.chicagoyouthcenters.org/map